Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating land degradation, and halting biodiversity loss. Western Philippines University contributes to this goal through its commitment to biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, environmental research, and the responsible use of natural resources. Through its academic programs, research initiatives, and community extension activities, the university supports the assessment and conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, the protection of threatened and endemic species, forest rehabilitation, and the promotion of sustainable land management practices. It also engages students, researchers, government agencies, conservation organizations, and local communities in environmental education, habitat restoration, and biodiversity protection efforts. Institutional initiatives in land-use planning further incorporate ecological conditions, vegetative cover, watersheds, and biodiversity considerations into the sustainable development of university properties. By combining scientific research, environmental stewardship, and community participation, WPU helps protect natural habitats, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and promote the sustainable management of land and forest resources. These efforts align with SDG 15’s objectives of conserving terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, restoring degraded habitats, promoting sustainable forest management, and protecting biodiversity and threatened species.

Our initiatives

  • Training on Meat Processing Using Free-Range Paraoakan and Native Chicken Conducted by WPU Home Economics Department in Collaboration with The Paraoakan Project

    Training on Meat Processing Using Free-Range Paraoakan and Native Chicken Conducted by WPU Home Economics Department in Collaboration with The Paraoakan Project

    FRIDAY October 11, 2024 – The department of Home Economics with their partner cooperatives namely the Aborlan Rainbow Marketing Cooperative (ARMC) and RICs from various barangays conducted a farm tour in WPU SAKA, followed by a training on meat processing using free-range paraoakan and native chicken. The Paraoakan (or Pawakan) is a breed native to… Read more

  • DOST-MIMAROPA and Western Philippines University Conduct Drone Mapping Training for Agriculture

    DOST-MIMAROPA and Western Philippines University Conduct Drone Mapping Training for Agriculture

    To strengthen the use of science and technology in local agricultural planning, the Department of Science and Technology–MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA), in partnership with the Western Philippines University (WPU), conducted a Drone Mapping Training for Agricultural Applications from September 3–5, 2024, in Dumaran, Palawan. The activity forms part of the Innovation, Science and Technology for Accelerating Regional… Read more

  • WPU Launches “FriPlay: Free Play Every Friday” to Promote Health and Wellness

    WPU Launches “FriPlay: Free Play Every Friday” to Promote Health and Wellness

    Western Philippines University has officially launched FriPlay: Free Play Every Friday, a new wellness initiative encouraging all faculty, staff, and students to stay active and embrace a healthy lifestyle. The program is in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Memorandum Circular No. 38, s. 1992, also known as The Great Filipino Workout, and its reiteration… Read more

  • WPU Revitalizes SAKA into an Agritourism and Sustainability Learning Space

    WPU Revitalizes SAKA into an Agritourism and Sustainability Learning Space

    The Sanayan sa Kakayahang Agrikultural (SAKA), or Agricultural Skills Training Center, is a long-standing initiative of Western Philippines University that serves as a hands-on training ground for students and farmers. Established to enhance agricultural education and practical learning, SAKA provides opportunities for skill-building in crop production, livestock management, and other areas of sustainable farming. It… Read more

  • WPU-ATBI leads Livelihood Training on Aquaculture and Agri-Natural Farming

    WPU-ATBI leads Livelihood Training on Aquaculture and Agri-Natural Farming

    The Western Philippines University – Agribusiness Technology and Business Incubation (WPU-ATBI) Team joined forces with the Tactical Operations Wing West (TOW West) and the Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) Palawan Satellite Office to conduct a two-day Training-Workshop on Potential Livelihood Programs on August 1–2, 2024, at the WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus.… Read more

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